Factors affecting the development of the market of confessional services of the Republic of Tajikistan

Currently, in the Republic of Tajikistan, the development of the market for religious services is fragmented, the chaotic appearance on the market of goods and services of a religious nature does not contribute to the development of a civilized market of religious services. The market for confessional services is part of the consumer market and is influenced by basic and specific factors. The analysis of specific factors made it possible to group them into religious, demographic, economic, and institutional ones. It is proved that the factors considered have a favorable and restraining effect on the development of the market of confessional services in the Republic of Tajikistan. At the same time, specific factors of the development of the market of confessional services are influenced by the institution of religion, since religious regulations determine the functioning conditions of organizations and enterprises. The importance of institutional factors is highlighted, since in a secular state they form the legal basis for the development and functioning of the market of confessional services. Factors affecting the development of the market of confessional services in the Republic of Tajikistan require further theoretical justification and the creation of a right base. The results can be used by public authorities in the formation of the institutional framework of the confessional market and are an increment of scientific knowledge in the development of this market in the republic.

consumer market, confessional services, factors, religion, Islam